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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the former cop's rank when he was on the force?
(a) Captain.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Commissioner.
(d) Lieutenant.

2. What did the man have in his possession?
(a) Phone numbers.
(b) Pornography.
(c) Guns.
(d) Illegal documents.

3. What is the name of Brunetti's daughter?
(a) Paola.
(b) Chiara.
(c) Violeta.
(d) Margareta.

4. What is the first name of the main character's wife?
(a) Paola.
(b) Mary Frances.
(c) Cristina.
(d) Maria.

5. The police have a plan to investigate the murder. What is the first step in executing the plan?
(a) Stakeout.
(b) Finding a snitch.
(c) Interrogation.
(d) Search warrants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the action and this first step take place?

2. How fast was the vehicle going per hour at the time of the accident?

3. What type of substance was found in the man's system?

4. How does Paola feel about the news of the undercover work?

5. The item(s) found in the man's possession could be related to a crime involving what kind of company/organization?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who initially attempts to help the accident victims? Why might this action be unusual? What happened next?

2. What does Brunetti find in Favero's possession? Why does the finding puzzle Brunetti?

3. How does Brunetti learn about Trevisan's murder? What are Brunetti's initial thoughts?

4. Explain the scene involving the truck in as much detail as possible. Include the location, the speed of the vehicle and where the truck came from in the first place.

5. What did a bystander have to say about the presence of the women at the scene? What made the bystanders change their minds about the women?

6. What is Chiara's opinion about her new role in the case? How does she hope her parents will react to the news?

7. Describe the people found at the scene at the accident. What questions are asked? What is the determination of the accident victims?

8. What is the first scene in the book? What time of year is it? Why are the scene and the weather important to the rest of the story?

9. What happened after the police were called? What was the response by officials?

10. What does the doctor think killed Favero? How much of the substance was present? What does it mean?

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